is 50# enough

[jonsimoneau]

The last twenty or so deer I killed with 53 pounds did not have time to complain about it. I've also had great success hunting in africa three different times and the heaviest bow I **** was 55 pounds and I'm talking about some BIG critters including a bull eland. Sharp broad heads shooting accuracy and arrow weight are where it's at. You are set for deer and bears.

[Hud]

Try out some heavy arrows, starting at 500 gr. and maybe heavier. When adding weight, put on head for higher FOC.

[Jason R. Wesbrock]

Get it sharp, get it flying straight, get it where it belongs. For the most part, the rest of this stuff (gpp, foc, blah-blah_blah) is more important on the internet than in the woods.  

[RC]

I agree with Jason for sure on this one.RC

[Bill Turner]

Plenty for sure. I'll be shooting 47 to 50 pound bows this season to help with a shoulder problem.Have no doubt they will work on deer and hogs.

[gringol]

I haven't been on TG that long, but this question seems to come up a lot. Yes, yes, YES!  50# is enough to take just about anything in north america.  In fact, 50# shot well is ALWAYS better than 80# shot marginally.  Above all else, accuracy kills.  

Amen, Jason.  Put the wicked-sharp broadhead where it needs to be, and the rest will work itself out.  That's pretty much trad hunting.  All that other mumbo-jumbo is nice to pontificate about but doesn't really put meat in the freezer.

[huntmaster80]

Sure is, I shot a hog with a 45# LB a few years ago and it died just as fast as the one I shot this year with a 55# LB.  Sharp broadheads and good arrow flight are more important in my opinion.